How to travel from Colmar to Tours, France

The distance between Colmar and Tours is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar to Tours by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Tours.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance682km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Tours

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Tours by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Colmar and Tours is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Colmar and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Tours is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Tours. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colmar and Tours. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Tours. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Tours. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Colmar and Tours. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Tours

Transport options from Colmar to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€225($225)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane4h 25m
€185($185)
4 times a day969km (602 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane5h 35m
€300($300)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 20m
€395($395)
4 times a day977km (607 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€180($180)
4 times a day741km (460 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville6h 20m
€225($225)
every 20 mins671km (417 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€54($54)
3 times a week862km (536 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€90($90)
on demand682km (424 miles)

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Airports near Tours

The following major airports near Tours offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours